Photo: #Former Vice President Walter Mondale, left, applauds MPR News host Gary Eichten, right, at a special "Midday at Night" program at the Fitzgerald Theater in St. Paul, Minn., on Jan. 19, 2012, which was held to commemorate Eichten's retirement on Jan. 20.

Gary Eichten retires

Longtime MPR News host Gary Eichten retires from the airwaves as of Jan. 20, 2012. Here are some reflections on his distinguished career.

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Gary Eichten retires

Video: Walter Mondale salutes Gary Eichten

January 20, 2012

Former Vice President Walter Mondale saluted MPR News host Gary Eichten at a special "Midday at Night" program at the Fitzgerald Theater in St. Paul, Minn., on Jan. 19, 2012, which was held to commemorate Eichten's retirement on Jan. 20.

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